Tom brought a lawnmower on sale for 75. it was on sale for 75% of the original cost how much was original cost?

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p-.75p=75
p(1-.75)=75
p=75/(1-.75)=$300

Kennysong answered Jan 7, 2018

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Hey You!

This question is asking us, "75 is 75% of what number?"

75 × 100 / 75 = 100

The original cost was $100.

Ed Willink answered Jan 9, 2018

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